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Subtract 49/24 from 42/7

1st number: 6 0/7, 2nd number: 2 1/24

42/7 - 49/24 is 95/24.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 7 and 24 is 168

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 24 = 168,
    42/7 = 42 × 24/7 × 24 = 1008/168
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
    49/24 = 49 × 7/24 × 7 = 343/168
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    1008/168 - 343/168 = 1008 - 343/168 = 665/168
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 95/24
  6. In mixed form: 323/24

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